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Local church, hospital donate to flood victims

Letcher County residents continue to recover from the devastating floods that hit the area last summer. Thousands were left homeless and without medical supplies, but volunteers from Main Street Baptist Church in Williamsburg and Baptist Health in Corbin are making a difference....

Cameron meets with Forcht Group executives

Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron made a stop on Friday at Forcht Group in Lexington. The recently elected Republican nominee for Governor sat down with a handful of executives to discuss the issues facing Kentuckians today and his campaign plans.
Posted On 08 Jun 2023
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University of the Cumberlands students win awards

The University of the Cumberlands (UC) recently presented separate awards to a graduating senior and a junior. Madalyn Sutton is the recipient of the 2023 Mary Mildred Sullivan Award bestowed by UC. This award honors a female student from the senior class who has made significant...
Posted On 06 Jun 2023
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WaterStep uses donations from Corbin to continue their important mission

Do you have shoes collecting dust at the bottom of your closet that you forgot existed? We’ve all been there. Thankfully, there is a great resource to use those forgotten shoes for good, and Corbin High School has taken advantage of this resource. On May 26, a group of students...

Honoring a local legend … and an American hero

The ashes of Corbin’s own Ed Tye were interred with honors last Wednesday, May 17, at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia. Tye spent 20 years with the United States Air Force before his retirement. In that time, he obtained the rank of Master Sergeant, and he served as a...

Whitley County BOE recognizes students and staff

The Whitley County Board of Education awarded a “Above and Beyond” award to Mrs. Wilson, four students were accepted into the Craft Academy and the district’s top Accelerated Reading Program award winners were announced during the board of education’s recently monthly...

Safe Haven Baby Box unveiled at Corbin Fire Department

If you find yourself as a parent facing circumstances that make it challenging to raise your infant child, please be aware that Corbin now offers a safe and anonymous option for surrendering your child to the authorities, ensuring their well-being and your peace of mind. This...

Robbery getaway thwarted by employee’s quick thinking, deputies say

Laurel County Sheriff’s deputies say a flat tire, which was caused by the quick thinking of an employee, thwarted the getaway attempt of a Corbin man, who attempted to rob a business in the North Corbin area early Friday evening. According to police, this money was recovered...
Posted On 24 May 2023
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Local teens competing in Mountain Laurel Festival

Corbin High School and Whitley County High School will both be represented during the 92nd Annual Kentucky Mountain Laurel Festival (KMLF), which will take place May 25-28 in Pineville. Marissa Douglas is representing Whitley County High School in the princess pageant and Mary...
Posted On 24 May 2023
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Inflation hits as City of Corbin sees price jumps for many services, goods

Inflation is affecting pretty much everyone and everything in America, and the City of Corbin is no exception. The Corbin City Commission approved the hiring of Zackery Strickland and Michael Burke as full-time police officers during its monthly meeting Monday. Read this story...
Posted On 18 May 2023